Body Politic is a pioneering female-led charitable organisation that uses hip hop dance and arts to empower individuals and communities. Based in Oxford, they aim to inspire positive social change, challenge inequality, and provide a creative platform for those often marginalised in society.
Their vision is to transform the lives and experiences of young people aged 5-25yrs, through meaningful and innovative collaborations, cross-sector partnership working, boundary-pushing productions and outreach work, locally, regionally and nationally.
Body Politic is made up of three core strands of activity: creative learning, artist development and productions & touring.
Blackbird Leys Amateur Boxing Club was founded in 1960 by Len Lee and it is the longest running boxing club in Oxford open to everyone. All of the coaches are fully qualified by the Amateur Boxing Association of England and all hold first aid certificates. The club promotes discipline and fitness to everyone who attends. The club is open to all races, religions and sexes without prejudice.
Blackbird Leys Adventure Playground (BLAP) provides an after-school club and holiday scheme for children aged 8–13. BLAP is wheelchair accessible and on one level with accessible toilet facilities. The adventure playground is accessible but some pieces of equipment may be more of a problem without adult assistance.
BE FREE YC is the only specialist charity supporting young carers in Oxfordshire (operating across Oxford, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse). It offers support and advice to improve the lives and wellbeing of young carers. It enables young carers to meet, socialise and have fun, increasing their self-confidence and improving their mental wellbeing.
• Emotional support and befriending – enabling young carers can talk through their concerns, and working with schools and families to help to alleviate isolation, anxiety and stress that so many young carers experience.
• Social Activities – trips and workshops, offering time away from their caring roles, to make friends, socialise and have fun.
• Training – in key skills such as first aid, cookery/nutrition and relaxation to improve their self-confidence and ability to cope in their caring roles.
• Young Carers Leisure Card – discounted pay and play activities and gym use at local leisure centres across Southern Oxfordshire in partnership with BETTER Leisure.
Barton Community Association is committed to improving the quality of life for all Barton residents, through the promotion of well-being, the continued support for employment, and by providing a central meeting hub for community and support activities. They organise community events and activities, run community action groups, and provide facilities for the local community and business.
Barracks Lane Community Garden is a beautiful green space and eco building at the heart of a vibrant community in Oxford. It is for everyone to use and enjoy by visiting, booking for a private function or by coming along to one of the many events and activities that are held throughout the year.
BYHP provides a range of specialist services offering support, advice and guidance to young people and their families. They offer services in three core areas, supporting between 200 and 300 young people annually:
- Health and Wellbeing
- Training and Employability
- Housing and Homelessness Advice with a foodbank.
Aspire Oxford exist to help vulnerable people who are facing challenges such as homelessness, poverty, addiction, offending histories or mental health difficulties to move into the world of work. Aspire Oxford can offer work experience within their own enterprise businesses and the person-centred support they need to make their own lasting change.
Ark-T Centre is an Oxford community arts centre where people, art and ideas come together. Ark-T offers short-term interventions for young people, using the power of creativity and community to support their wellbeing. It also runs creative in-person wellbeing workshops.
Its personal and social aims are:
– to improve well-being and quality of life
– to grow diverse leadership
– to cultivate inclusion in the arts
– to develop and co-produce outstanding community art
The Animation Station is an inclusive arts organisation which aims to animate young hearts and minds through the use of animation and digital moving image in relation to new technology, artists and the community.
It delivers core programmes of activities with schools, community groups, colleges and arts organisations embedding creativity, excellence and aspiration at the heart of its programme.
